Madison Square Garden has hosted some of the biggest moments in combat sports. And come November, it will once again serve as the backdrop for a fight that could redefine divisions. UFC CEO Dana White has now confirmed that Islam Makhachev will clash with Jack Della Maddalena later this year for the welterweight crown!

The announcement set the MMA world buzzing, not just for the fight itself but for what it represents: a chance at greatness, a collision of styles, and perhaps a rewriting of the pound-for-pound hierarchy.

On X, MMA journalist Marcel Dorff broke the news straight from White, writing, “ Champion Jack Della Maddalena will fight Islam Makhachev at #UFC322 on November 15th. (per Dana White).” He followed with two more blockbuster additions. “ Champion Valentina Shev

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